Pine Island — Transcript
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Proposed Hyperscale Data Center (Project Skyway)
Local Infrastructure and Maintenance Projects
City Operations and Budget
Community Programs and Law Enforcement Updates
Votes (9)
Resolution 2638 accepting the 2025 audit
Moved by Delena [0:18:10] · Seconded by Unknown [0:18:15]
The City Administrator presented Resolution 2638 for council approval, noting that the auditors had reviewed the 2025 audit at the August work session. The audit was reported as 'clean' with no findings or non-compliance issues. Approval would lead to the audit and its summary being posted on the city's website.
Resolution 2639 supporting local deputy registers
Moved by Unknown [0:19:50] · Seconded by Delena [0:20:00]
This resolution sought support for legislation to increase fees for privately-owned license bureaus, which include the city's. The City Administrator explained that current fees are insufficient, barely allowing the bureau to break even, and that all privately-owned bureaus are uniting to advocate for a change in revenue sharing from the state.
Request to approve agreement to change ownership of the VHF frequency
Moved by Unknown [0:21:40] · Seconded by Unknown [0:21:45]
The council considered transferring ownership of a VHF radio frequency and associated equipment, located on the Island Heights water tower, from the city to the school district. The city's Public Works department no longer uses it, but the school district utilizes it for communication. The agreement would stipulate that the school district covers transfer costs and maintenance, while the city continues to provide space and power.
Request to approve grant agreement with Trail Head Park
Moved by Unknown [0:23:45] · Seconded by Unknown [0:23:50]
The council discussed the long-awaited grant agreement from the DNR for Trail Head Park equipment replacement, received after 14 months. The grant is a draft, requiring minor city documentation changes, and will cover 50% ($238,900) of the project's estimated total cost. Approval would allow the city to proceed with planning the tear-out and installation, as equipment was already ordered last month.
Request to approve P for Trail Park (site prep)
Moved by Unknown [0:26:50] · Seconded by Unknown [0:26:55]
Council approval was sought for the site preparation work at Trail Head Park, including excavation and installation of a concrete border for the new playground equipment's pour-in-place rubber surfacing. Due to the specialized nature of the concrete work and difficulty finding multiple qualified companies, a single quote from Safety First (who previously installed Collins Park equipment) was recommended, with the attorney's approval for exceeding the typical quote threshold. Public Works will handle equipment tear-out, and stump removal will occur concurrently.
Request to approve a catch basin repair
Moved by Unknown [0:28:20] · Seconded by Unknown [0:28:25]
The Engineering department presented two quotes for the repair of nine catch basins and one storm structure. Schumacher Excavating submitted the lowest bid at $35,000. Staff recommended contracting with Schumacher, with plans for the work to commence very soon and be completed within the current year.
Request to approve for the 2026 street payment (2026 street maintenance)
Moved by Unknown [0:29:50] · Seconded by Unknown [0:30:00]
The council reviewed three quotes for the mill and overlay of 3rd Avenue Northeast (from County 11 to Second Street) and the resurfacing of Second Street into the cemetery entrance, including reconstruction of a portion of the entrance. Elor Construction provided the lowest quote at $74,569.20. Staff recommended entering into contract with them, aiming for completion of all work this year within budget.
Request to approve the 2026 street improvement project pay application number three
Moved by Unknown [0:32:00] · Seconded by Unknown [0:32:05]
Pay Application #3 for $36,042.63 for the 2026 street improvement project was presented, covering work through July. Updates indicated that curb, gutter, and sidewalk work on Second Street in front of the school would start soon, with paving scheduled for the following week to be completed before school starts. Other sections, including pipe work in the southwest portion, curb on Third Street, and work on First Avenue and Willow Court, were also progressing rapidly.
Request to approve a product center slide pay application number two (Aquatic Center slide)
Moved by Unknown [0:33:10] · Seconded by Unknown [0:33:15]
Pay Application #2 for the aquatic center slide project was brought forward for approval. The administration noted that while all four payment applications had been received from the contractor, discussions were ongoing regarding retainage due to the contractor missing the project's completion deadline. The request was to approve Pay Application #2, with Pay Applications #3 and #4 to be withheld until September to finalize details and address the retainage issue.
Notable Quotes (9)
It was a clean audit um with no findings, non-compliance findings.
really with the fees that we get, we we can barely um even break even.
We would like to transfer ownership to the school district and so um the equipment along with the frequency would go to the school district.
So after 14 months, we finally have our grant agreement from the DNR.
because it is a specialized item um is from safety first. They were actually the vendor who installed the Collins Park playground equipment and so we just asked them if they would be willing to help out...
Schumacher excavating was low at $35,000. And staff would recommend uh um entering into contract with Schumacher for that work.
Elor Construction came in low at $74,569.20 and we would recommend entering into contract uh with them.
the second street portion in front of the school is planned to be um uh the curbon gutter and the sidewalk work is to start later this week and then paving is scheduled for next week.
Um we are still having some discussions with them about the retainage for the project. Um just because it did come in past the deadline.
Ordinances & Resolutions (6)
Resolution for accepting donations, approved on consent agenda.
Resolution for approving mobile unit license unit licenses, approved on consent agenda.
Resolution for accepting the 2025 audit.
Resolution supporting local deputy registers (license bureaus).
Document questioned by a resident for missing substances in its treatment design.
Draft agreement from DNR for Trail Head Park equipment replacement.